Purdy News: Born to Rube Baker and wife, a son, Dec 22nd.

Purdy News: Born to Ab Cox and wife, Dec 24, a daughter.

Purdy News: R. R. Gilbert has moved the Purdy News equipment to some other locality and Cyrus H. Ray of Bois D'Arc. will continue the publication of the news.

Claremore, I. T. was visited by a severe fire recently. A block of frame buildings were burned. Loss $50,000.

Samuel Snead of Carroll Co., Arkansas, died recently.

Marriage Licenses:

David Marshall & Elizabeth Medlin, Monett

Albert Hadley, Cassville & Lena Trantham of Purdy

Peter J. Heyburn, Monett & Annie Fitzgerald, Piece City.

Washburn Prairie News: Lettie Roland Hopkins is quite sick at present.

Washburn News: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunn and Miss Ada Cox of Pasley, visited at J. S. Hopkins, Sunday.

Butterfield News: Thos. Ferguson has gone back to Butterfield to spend the winter.

Butterfield News: D. M. Nickle and family visited James Nickle and family, Sunday. [Search Nickel, too.]

Purdy News: Miss Rhea Logan of Oklahoma City visited with friends here last week.

Mr. And Mrs. Pleas Carlin and children, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mariott and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. George Russell and son of Purdy, visited Mr. Russell's mother in Eagle Rock, Sunday and Monday.  Pierce City Journal. [Research Note: Pleasant Vernon Carlin was married to Charlotte Tennessee Russell, Arthur Thomas Mariott was married to Charlotte's sister Frances Rena Ruth Russell, and George Russell was a brother to these girls and he was married to Myrtle Blankenship. They were among the children of Sydney And Margaret (Rumbaugh) Russell.]

Eagle Rock News: Miss Jessie Parker of Verona is visiting at Wm. Cornell's this week.

Eagle Rock News: Troy and Floss Cornell visited friends in Cassville, Saturday and Sunday.

Purdy News: J. P. McClure and Miss Effie Burres very pleasantly entertained a number of friends in the reception room of the Purdy depot, Dec 30, Refreshments ere served.

Born to Wm. Hodges and wife, 1 1/2 miles southwest of town, Dec 31, a son.

Jeff Smith of South McAllister, I. T. formerly of Kings Prairie township was in Cassville recently.

Thomas Adams died Monday at his home between McDowell and Roark, of liver trouble, age 57 years. [Click here to read]

Married, Jan 6th, 1906, at the City Restaurant, in this city, by Squire Plattenburg, Chas. E. Painter of Webb City, & Miss Bertha Henson of Hailey.

John Adams of Washington, attended his father the late Thos. Adams of near McDowell, during his last illness.

T. F. Wolfenbarger of Viola, made this office a very pleasant visit Thursday.

W. O. Black and wife visited relatives of Washburn Sunday. During the trip Will turned the buggy over, spilling them both out.   

Pioneer News: Mrs. C. E. Hutchens is sick at this writing.

Pioneer News: Mrs. Ida Stockstill is visiting at W. D. Stockstill's this week.

New Hope News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Burton, Dec 29th, a girl.

Pioneer News: We were sorry to hear of Mr. Hankins getting his wagon turned over and spilling himself an wife in a mud hole. And we hope he will be more careful next time as the weather is most to [sic] cold to be ducked in a mud hole very often.

Marriage Licenses:

Arthur Michael, Rocky Comfort & Ada Hawkins, Washburn

Thos. M. Kennedy & Charlotte Downing of Monett

Chas. E. Painter, Chelsea, I. T. & Bertha Henson, Hailey

Oliver Linn, Purdy, & Nellie Stubblefield, Roark

Herman Belt & Martha Droski, Barry County

Exeter News: Born to Will Williams and wife a daughter, Jan 3rd.

Exeter News: J. E. Prunkard is thought to be improving.

Exeter News: Dan. Leonard has a new boarder at his home.

Exeter News: Mose Brattin of Republic visited home folks last week.

Exeter News: It is reported that Miss Exie Beasley of Peirce [Pierce] City will soon be married to Mr. Downs of that city.

Exeter News: The following officers have been elected for the Berry Association officers: Charles Jones, President, W. H. McClure, Vice President, Jesse Talbert, Treasure, A. J. Reed, Secretary.

Fred Black and family spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Lottie McHargue and family of Seligman.

Exeter News: Mrs.  Fletcher Morgan is reported no better.

J. B. Smith of Mayflower, is very sick with throat trouble.

Fred Williamson has purchased Henry Kerrick's blacksmith shop and has taken charge, Carlee Hawk is working in the shop.

John Brandy, age 60 odd years, fell dead in the mill at Travers, Jan 12th. He had been turning a corn shelter, and when he turned the crank, loose, he staggered and fell dead. He had no home, but had been boarding with Isaac Bennett. It is said he died of heart failure.

Eagle Rock News: W. T. Ayres sold a load of wheat Monday, to the Cassville Mill and Power Co.

Eagle Rock News: Born to W. T. Ayres and wife, Dec. 31st, a daughter, it died on the 12th. It has gone to him who gave it.

Eagle Rock News: Mrs. B. Holman and son, Everett Brock, John Chappell and a daughter of Sig Burton of near Mano, are sick with pneumonia.

Pioneer News: F. Forsythe has moved to newly purchased farm on the prairie.

Crane Chronicles: Mrs. Trusa Wilson, wife of Josiah Wilson and a daughter of Elder G. B. Hancock, died last week, leaving a husband and two children. The remains were laid to rest in Mars Hill Cemetery. Elder Hood of Washburn, conducted the funeral services. [Research Note: Trusa Etta Hancock was born December 05, 1874 in Boone Co., AR.]

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Frederick's and daughter Clara of Blueford, Illinois, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jas. Raines of this vicinity.

Washburn Prairie News: Olyn Jayne is recovering after an attack of pneumonia.

Purdy News: Pierce Gurley is building a handsome new residence.

Wm Hisaw of near Jolly, visited relatives in Joplin, last week. Leader.

Seligman News: Mattie Stills has gone to Vinita to get married, so she says.

Purdy News: Solomon King was arrested Sunday morning and lodged in the county jail.

Seligman News: Clara Henbest has brought the Bob Wilson farm, consideration $800.

Purdy News: A. M. and A. P. Gurley are attending the Implement Dealers Association in Kansas City, this week.

Seligman News: Solomon King was arrested Sunday morning and lodged in the county jail.

Forest Grove News: Miss Corla Hudson visited her sister Mrs. Frank Kellum, Thursday.

On night of Jan 19, Francis Vaughn's barn was burned with about $40. worth of hay and some corn. He resides on the Marion Vaughn farm 3 miles down Flat Creek.

Ben Hailey has recently went [sic] to Washington , has homesteaded 160 acres of land in that state. We wish Ben all the good luck on earth.

Dick Elam of Eagle Rock, went to Ochelata, I. T., Wednesday night, to visit his brother, John Elam, whom he has not seen for many years. [Research Note: Richard Elam was married to Alice Haddock, dt of Boon and Columbia (Russell) Haddock.]

Evan Garver had one leg so badly crushed at Aurora, while attempting to board a moving train, Saturday night, that it had to be amputated. The other one was badly injured. Garver is reported to have stolen a watch and was making a get away and attempted to get on the train to escape as an officer was after him. [rest unreadable]

Seligman News: Cap. Roller says he is awful glad that Dick took the Lotta he did, as he was actually getting uneasy.

Purdy News: Will Teel bought out Antle Bros. confectionery and will report in near future.

McDowell News Items: John Tailor has returned from his Arkansas Visit.

Doss News: Aunt Elizabeth Montgomery who is very sick with pneumonia fever is reported no better.

Doss News: Loren Smith was the guest of Guy Woodard, Sunday night.

G. M. Brixey is thinking of moving to Texas.

Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted the funeral of John A. Jackson at Carterville, Saturday.

Butterfield News: Father Handy of Butterfield died last week after a long siege of sickness.  [Click here to read]

Rocky Comfort Telegram: Jas. Love is sick.

Central News: Oscar and John Campbell, who formerly lived in this vicinity, but now of Hatton, Wash., are visiting their brother C. B. Campbell.

Eagle Rock News: Mrs. Vosburg is slowly recovering from pneumonia.

Eagle Rock News: Roy Cornell has been at home the past week on account of his brothers illness.

Eagle Rock News: Joe Shull and family have been visited by relative from Gunter.

Eagle Rock News:  Miss Ella Ball visited at W. A. Cornell's last week.

Eagle Rock News: Born to C. A. Muncey and lady, Jan 22, a son.

Eagle Rock News: Messrs. Muncey, Cooper and Russell made flying trip to Oklahoma last week. They area all well pleased with that country and were successful in securing homesteads.

Exeter News: Miss Norma and Keet Stephens returned last week to Temple, Texas.

Exeter News: Mrs. Robt. Montgomery of Liberty twp. has a lemon tree three years old that produced eight lemons last year.

Exeter News: Born to Jas. House and lady, a daughter, Jan 22nd.

Miss Ida Hudson went to her father's, J. B. Hudson of near Bricefield, Monday night, to attend her brother, Ora, who it was feared would have an attack of fever.

Married, Jan 26, 1906, at C. & W. depot, by Rev. J. T. Brattin, Wm. Nelson of near Peirce [sic] City and Mrs. Harriett Barnes of near Cassville, Mrs. Nelson has been staying at the county farm for sometime.

R. E. Bruner who purchased the Roaring River mill property, has transferred it all to the Bruner Reality Co.

Mrs. Robert Montgomery of Liberty twp presented this office with a home grown lemon this week, that weighted 16 1/2 oz. Many persons have looked at it. We hereby [paper torn] thanks.

Thos. Hickey of Ash Twp., was in town Saturday. He said his Uncle Thos. Frost who is making his home with him, and who is 83 years old is in very feeble health and has the grip. He also said his wife had been afflicted with rheumatism.

Miss Dixie Hobbs returned Tuesday noon from a visit with her aunt Mrs. C.C. Martin and family of Kansas City. 

Mayflower News: Geo. Easley came up from Rogers, Ark., after a load of corn.

Washburn Prairie News: Amos Burnett who has been visiting home folks, for the past week, returned to his work at Neodesha, Kansas, Saturday night.

Mayflower News: Tom Vanzandt [Van Zandt] came in from Neodesha, Kansas, Jan 20th.

Rock Springs News: Uncle Ben Gaskins, 86 years old, is in very feeble health. He is the oldest person in this section and it is to be hoped he will soon be able to travel.

Monett News: Mrs. Denbo's mother of Washburn is visiting her. [Research Note: Jennie Mooney was Mrs. Wesley Denbo.]

Marriage licenses:

Charles A. McArtor & Nellie Haskins, Cassville

Charley Stoops & Bessie Summers, Monett

William Nelson, Pierce City & Harriett Barnes, Cassville

James R. Lankford & Mattie M. Goins, Grove, I. T.

George Pennell, McDowell & Lera Goodnight, Monett

A. L. Russell, Butterfield & Bertha Riddle, Purdy

Frank F. McCullaugh & Sarah E. Jackson, Monett

Jacob Parkison & Fannie McCracken, Cassville

James Riddle, Cassville & Florence E. Terry, Purdy

Jesse Heatherly & Annie Shoemaker, Madry

Travers News: Elisha Marbut, a former owner of the Perkins Mills, who sold his home. [Click here to read]

Travers News: Nate Bennett's little girl is quite sick at his writing.

Monett Herald: Mrs. Dora Blood, a Syrian, who has been selling laces, etc., in Monett, was arrested last week, and was fined $1. and costs.

Monett Herald: John H. Ferguson, of Monett, died.  [Click here to read]

Mayflower News: Died Jan 29, L. B. Smith near Mayflower. [Click here to read]

Leann News: Elbert Suttles made a trip to Cassville last week to attend school but was advised to addend the spring.

Pioneer News: Grandfather Privett returned to his home in Fayetteville, Ark., after a short visit with his daughter Mrs. Frank Stewart.

G. W. Bunnett has arranged to put in a stone saw, in order to handle the magnificent deposit of lime stone in this vicinity. This will be a small commencement, but will have a big ending.

J. W. Black and Richard Cole of this county have been on the U. S. grand jury at Joplin this week.

Dick Lucky has rented the Dan Cox residence and as soon as Mr. Cox moves to his farm Mr. Lucky will from Exeter.

J. B. Latham of near Viola bought up a dove of cattle this week from Stotts City parties.

Ben Clark of Golden was in town Wednesday. He reported health very good in that locality.

Marriage Licenses:

D. C. King & Mertie B. Sulivan [Sullivan], Seligman

Ernest B. Hilton, Aurora & Carried Sell, Madry

Aubree Henslee & Ruhsa Roberts, Chadwick

Renna Felkins, Oronogo & Ollie Huse, Jenkins

Frank Hensley and family of Neck City is at his father's, Wm. Hensley, in the city. Frank has a severe case of rheumatism.

J. L. Horse, the former dealer is arranging to build lumber sheds on the lot at the south end of this yard.

From the West Plains Gazette we learn that Judge Jas M. Padgett died very suddenly at his home in Brandsville, Howell County, Jan 17, of apoplexy.  [click here to read]

A. L. Brown went to Vinita Saturday night to attend his sister, Mrs. S. E. Wallen, who was very sick. He returned Monday.

Mrs. W. A. Anderson's condition is not improved.

G. M. Bixey and Tom Vanzandt [Van Zandt] brought in 150 head of cattle last week from Stone County.

Mrs. Lee Brown started to Vinita, I. T., Monday morning to attend her sister-in-law, Mrs. S. E. Wallen. She got as far as Monett and there learning that Mrs. Wallen was improving returned home.

James Truelove Thompson died Sunday morning Feb 11, 1906 [click here to read]

Circuit Court Proceedings:  [Click here to read]

Marriage Licenses:

Robert E. Clontz & Belle Bowman, Washburn

Wm. Farmer & Maggie Widener, Purdy

Arthur B. Montgomery & Grace J. Duncan, Rocky Comfort

February 24, 1906, Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Barry Co., MO

Grand Jury Members  - [Click here to read]

Mrs. Elizabeth Elkins died Saturday night at the home of her son, Rev. John Elkin, just west of town, of paralysis, age 74 years. [Click here to read]

Clovie Montgomery shot Clarence Polly. [Click here to read]

Jas. Williams, for stealing an overcoat and Will Eagle for stealing  papers.  [Click here to read]

Cross Hollows News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Dilbeck, a boy, on the 3rd.

Cross Hollows News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Hobbs, an eight pound boy on the 7th. 

Mell, son of Dave Roller, fell off of [sic] a wagon, Thursday and injured one of his arms in the elbow.

Mrs. Chas. Beaver spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents J. B. Hudson and family of near Bricefield. She reports her brother Ora H. Hudson who has been sick with a fever is improving.

Wm. Thornhill, W. C. Pope, Tack Long, Marion Roller, Jas. Johnson and others of Purdy, attending court this week.

A. F. Gurley, Chas. Rose, D. L. Baylor and others of Purdy attend court last week.

J. W. LeCompte is having electric lights placed in his residence.

Butterfield News: Born to  Mr. and Mrs. Davis, a fine boy.

Butterfield News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Gentry, a girl.

Rock Springs News: Mattie Stills has moved to Vinita, I. T., and is reported married to a Mr. Yance.

Rock Springs News: W. A. Fairchild and family visited Squire Carden and family the 18th. Mrs. Carden is very sick.

Rock Springs News: J. H. Bateman has had a fine monument placed at the grave of his mother, who died recently. Mr. Bunnell of Cassville did the work. 

Mrs. J. R. Phillips, died Feb 22. [Click here to read]

Born to Norman LeCompte and lady, March 1, 1906, a son. Grandpa LeCompte now takes an extra step.

Arthur McNatt bought the roller mill. [Click here to read]

Miss Stella Long returned from a visit with relatives in Monett, Tuesday.

W. D. Seitz killed himself at Crane, Tuesday, by taking carbolic acid.

Ezra Davis, son of Thomas B. Davis, injured.  [Click here to read]

E. B. Linebarger of Shoal Creek Township and J. J. Carter of Jefferson County, Tenn., made this office a call Monday. Mr. Carter was looking for a farm. [Research Note: Edgar Boyd Linebarger was married to Samatha Elizabeth Jones.]

Jenkins News: We have a new blacksmith, a Mr. Carney.

Jenkins News: Miss Maud Williams, contemplates going to Oklahoma, for a few months next week to visit her her sister.

Mrs. Alice Gebhart of Monett attended court here Tuesday.

Col. Cloud of Pierce City had a grip stolen from him at Monett, Wednesday, while en route to the city to attend court. The grip was afterwards found.

Will Munday has moved from Galena, Kan., to Joplin.

Sheriff Goodman of Mt Vernon attend court Thursday. He is a very pleasant gentlemen.

R. M. Saunders and wife, W. A. and R. R. Curtis and T. G. Barbee of Richey attended court this week as witnesses.

Wallace Montgomery of near Joplin, a brother of Wash Montgomery hurt. [Click here to read]

Marriage Licenses:

Ernest C. Montgomery, Arcadia, Okla. & Leona Reed, Garfield, Ark.

Zedder Drake, Joplin & Edith Buchanan, Purdy

Loyd A. Buchanan, Ochelota, I. T. & Ada R. Drake, Purdy

Winheld Jackuise, Monett & Eda Conner, Purdy  

Dr. Meyers has moved his family to the Marbut place he purchased last summer.

Mr. and Mrs. Prior spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. Boyd and family.

Albert Stocksdale is visiting his brother, Oscar Stocksdale. We hear they have bought a saw mill and grist mill near Monett.

The funeral of the late Felix G. Prater, was held at Republic, on the 2nd. The Baptist Church could not hold the crowd. There were 75 members of the Masonic fraternity in the procession. Many beautiful floral offerings were sent by friends. It was a sad day for Republic when the deceased was so well and favorably known.

Washburn Prairie News: Mr. Burnett returned Sunday from Neodesha, Kan., where he has been at work.

At Crane, Monday, Frank Hood shot and killed Fred Angers. Hood was arrested and taken to Galena and lodged in jail.

Jas. King, a saloon keeper of Carterville, was murdered on the streets of that city, Saturday night.

Wm. Turner is running his saw mill east of town to its full capacity. He has orders for three cars of hardwood lumber.

Travers News: Mr. Berry is moving onto the place where Mr. Oakley lived.

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. R. J. Hood returned from Verona Thursday where she had been to receive medical aid for rheumatism.

Washburn Prairie News: Born to A. J. Hopkins and wife a big boy.

Marriage Licenses:

Wm. D. Farmer, Powell & Della Klous, Washburn

Claud Yocum & Maud Lewis, Purdy

Mrs. Franciska Massman of near Eureka Springs, Ark., died last week. [Click here to read]

John Mercer of near Eagle Rock, has proven his ability as a bronco buster by riding three or four horses that had never been ridden before. The boys say they have a mule for him to ride today, Saturday, that will do some scientific bucking.

Mrs. Lizzie M. Dockery, wife of Mark Dockery of Kansas City, died March 3. Mr. Dockery formerly resided in Pierce city - Journal

Charley Talbert, while duck hunting one day last week, shot and killed a Blue Herron or a Bull Goose, that measured 5 feet from end of the bill to tip of tail.

Mrs. J. Black Brown, wife of the well known postal clerk, running the Monett-Paris, died in Pierce City, Monday evening of peritonitis. Here maiden name was Miss Vera Chapman. Mr. Brown will have the sympathy of his acquaintances.

Sheriff Thomas and Detective Chas. Hutchens, with the blood hounds, departed for Vinita, I. T., Thursday night to capture the Outlaws, that killed Deputy U.s. Marshall, near that place this week.

Herny Kerrick is again owner of the blacksmith shop that he formerly traded to Fred Williamson. [Research Note: See the January of 1906 Cassville Democrat.]

At the age of 88 years, Mrs. J. Deruntz, of near Monett, died on the 3rd inst.

Jos. Jestis of Roaring River township is serving 90 days in jail for assaulting his father.

Miss Maggie Ruddick and brother Osie, living northwest of town, have returned from a visit with their sister Mrs. W. W. Hisaw and family of Capps Creek township.

Otto Turner has returned from a stay of several months in the far west.

Silas McQueen of Shoal Creek township will leave March 20 for Arizona where he will located.

Jas. Roller and Bob Edens of near Washburn were milling here Thursday.

Monday Sheriff Thomas and his Deputy Mert. Meador took J. T. Smith convicted of rape for 14 years; J. W. Taylor for horse stealing 2 years and Frank Kellum for having burglar tools in his possession 2 years to the penitentiary. Sheriff Thomas and deputy retuned home Wednesday.

Chas. A. Thomas has traded land in Pleasant Ridge township for the water mill down Flat Creek about 1 1/2 miles.

Mayflower News: Mr. Gabe Potts has bought a fine cow.

Mayflower News: Born to J. A. Vanzandt [Van Zandt] and wife a son.

Mayflower News:  Tom Vanzandt [Van Zandt] went to Rogers Monday and purchased him a new suit of clothes.

Mayflower News: Mrs. Martha Shell was up to J. T. Vanzand's [Van Zandt] Sunday, attending her sister who is sick.

Mayflower News: Aunt Mary Vanzandt [Van Zandt] is reported some better at this writing.

Mayflower News: John Morgan has bought M. M. Mitchell out and will move soon.

Mayflower News: Mr. Bryson has come back from Mexico. He homesteaded 160 acres of land.

Union Valley News: Mrs. Senseney is still very low.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: Ed Sneed is confined to his bed.

Doss News: Gentra German is working for J. T. Davidson.

Doss News: Died Feb 24, an infant of Ruth DePriest. The remains were laid to rest in Concord Cemetery.

Doss News: Sanford Sapp and Miss Hallie Erwin were the guests of Miss Cora Sanders, Sunday.

Calvary News: Born to C. T. McNabb and wife, the 7th last, the fifth Democratic voter.

Washburn News: Amos Burnett has returned from Kansas.

Washburn News: Little Earl Burnett is very sick.

Butterfield News: Mr. Crane has moved back to Butterfield.

Milwaukee News: Gib Tate started Monday for Galena, with a load for V. A. Fogg who is moving to that place.

Milwaukee News: Uncle Tommy Avis is very sick with something like heart trouble.

Mano News: Miss Edna Holman was visiting Miss Ella McAnespy, Monday

Travers News: Born to T. B. Nafus and wife Sunday 11, a girl.

Crane Chronicles: Married Feb 25, F. M. Forbes of Crane, and Miss Lou Neill of Aurora.

Chas. Ellston, Jos. West and W. P. Browning of Exeter, attended the funeral of F. O. Prater at Republic, on the 2nd.

Crane Chronicles: Mrs. Anna Hancock of Pleasant Hill has been very sick. [Research Note: This is the wife of Oscar Jeff Hancock, Annie Wells was her maiden name.] 

Purdy News: Mrs. F. P. Henderson's health is not improving.

Purdy News: Scott Archibald and children have moved to Marietta, I. T., where they will reside in the future.

Mrs. Francis Walton of Stones Prairie, died March 14, of paralysis, age 46 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

John Roller, of Rocky Comfort, was in town yesterday. He formerly resided near Seligman, and in Cassville. At one time he was constable of Flat Creek Township.

Married Sunday at Pierce City, Mark Ford of Exeter and Miss Lilly Turner of Pierce City. We wish them all the success and happiness possible.

John Morrow came into our office Thursday morning and said he was enjoying better health than for many years before.

Mrs. Millus Robbins has been visiting her mother Mrs. Helsell of Sarcoxie.

Mayflower News: Aunt Mary Vanzandt [Van Zandt]  is improving slowly.

Mrs. John Mayfield of Erie, McDonald County, died last Saturday of paralysis, age 70 years. She left a husband, two daughters and to sons to mourn her death.

Eb. Wilson who it was reported had shot and killed a fellow named Cox at Aurora last week was badly overdrawned [sic]. Wilson did shoot at Cox but the bullet glanced and did no harm. 

Independence News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Austin, Saturday, March 10, a baby girl.

New Hope News: Mrs. D.  A. Dix is still on the sick list.

Pioneer News: Mr. and Mrs. John Hadley are visiting their daughter, Mrs. R. F. Ferguson, this week and attending the meeting.

Aunt Hala Metcall died, last Wednesday morning, of paralysis; she had been afflicted for 14 years and was 62 years old and had been a member of the Christian Church since she was 15 years. She was buried at New Church, J. R. Parmley preached her funeral. She was a good woman and will be greatly missed in this vicinity.

Cross Hollows News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clark Elliott a fine girl on the 6th.

Shady Grove News: Oscar Utter closed a months term of school, Saturday, at Possum Trot in Lawrence County. He had a general average of 30 for the term. The patrons gave him a splendid dinner.

Victor News: Grandma Kelley who has been staying at the home of her son Dr. C. G. Kelly is paralyzed in her left side and is in critical condition.

Victor News: By a letter from Hack Carver's folks in the territory, we learn Mrs. Lelah Miller, daughter of James Carver, is not expected to live.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCarty, a girl, mother and babe doing well but it being their first born, the father's recovery is doubtful.

Wm. Culberth was convicted at Galena, on the 17th, of murdering Samuel Mariette, and was given 15 years in the penitentiary.

Central News: Geo. Chitwood went to see his best girl, Miss Jane Ash last Sunday evening.

Independence News: We hear that Fred Cole is a candidate for Judge of the Western District on the Republican side. Will wonders never cease?

Mrs. T. F. T. Whitney was called to Leann, Barry County, yesterday by the sudden illness of her grandfather, Wash Zinn, one of the pioneer residents of that section, and who is dangerously sick, resulting from old age, he is between 85 and 90 years old. Aurora Argue

Mr. Zinn is an old time citizen of this county, and his many old friends and acquaintances will be glad to hear of his recovery.

Marriage Licenses:

J. M. Ford, Exeter & Hattie Turner, Pierce City

W. B. Northcutt, Rocky Comfort & Lola Little, Powell

Mrs. Alex. Goostree, aged 75 years, widow of the late Alex. [Click to read]

Mrs. John I. Duncan, died night of March 23rd, age 81, or 82 years. [Click here to read]

Married Sunday, March 25th, by Rev. J. T. Brattin at his residence, Perry Wells and Miss Anna Vassar of Exeter. Success to the happy couple.

Miss Laura Esserly nee Babb of Stotts City, has been dangerously ill, from an operation performed.

Morris Bayless and wife of Sulpher, I. T., came up Saturday on a visit to his father Jas. Bayless and family near Corsicana. Morris was recently married at that place. He has a position in a bank there.

Robt. Harris left Tuesday for St. Anthony, Idaho, where he will probably locate. He has been here several months and made many friends during his short stay.

Ben Pepper and wife of Pineville came over Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, the late Judge Henry C. Pepper.

Married Sunday, March 25, 1906, at Attaway Hotel, parlor, by Rev. Williams of Monett, Arthur M. Frost of Mill Creek, I. T., and Miss Alta Goodnight of Cassville. T. S. Frost and lady and C. D. Manley and lady of this city, and White Frost of Mill Creek, I. T., attended the wedding. We extend our best wishes for their future happiness and success. Their future home will be at Mill Creek, I. T.

Crane Chronicles: C. M. Cope is rejoicing over the arrival of a girl at his home.

Crane Chronicles: Jim Hilton is home from Fort Scott.

Union Valley News: Mr. Chas. Vandorn of Exeter, visited his brother C. L. Vandorn Monday night.

Washburn Prairie News: Guy Reese visited his brother Clinton Ault at Cassville Saturday night.

Washburn Prairie News: Mr. Hancock and family visited W. R. Hood and lady, Sunday.

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Clinton Ault of Cassville has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Arnhart for the past week.

Pioneer News: W. D. McMillen and family started for New Mexico, Tuesday.

Drowned in James River:  Claud Foster, 17-year-old son of Chas. Foster of Cape Fair.  [Click here to read]

Corinth News: Mrs. Dema Felter will leave Friday night for Galena, after a months visit with her parents John Huff and wife.

Corinth News: Mrs. Ethel Hopkins and children are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stubblefield this week.

Marriage Licenses:

Chas. Haddock and Hattie Wormington, Monett [Research Note: They were married March 24, 1906, Barry Co., MO. He was a grandson of Charles and Susan (Meyers) (Rumbaugh) Haddock. The family had recorded their marriage in Jan, which appears to be in error.]

Perry Wells & Anna Vassar, Exeter

Arthur M. Frost, Mill Creek, I. T. & Alta F. Goodnight, Cassville

Geo. W. Chitwood & Jane Ash, Purdy

J. M. Anderson & Lola B. David, Monett

Shady Grove News: Walter Ray has been sick for the past few days. We hope he is better now.

J. C. Skelton and Richard Elam of Roaring River township were here Saturday at the Democrat Convention. [Research Note: Richard Elam was married to Alice, a daughter of Boon Haddock. Alice was a descendant of both Charles and Zachariah Haddock. John Calvin Skelton was married to Mary Bell Meador. He was a Zachariah Haddock descendant.]

Rock Springs News: Dock Weathers built a new barn.

Rock Springs News: We were sorry to hear of the death of Judge Pepper and join with the relatives and friends in mourning.

Rock Springs News: Emer Klous' baby died.  [Click here to read]

Rock Springs News: We made a mistake in our report to the Democrat, Eld. M. Smith of Exeter conducted the funeral services over the remains of Mrs. B. F. McCary, instead of C. M. Smith. It was an oversight.

George Forgey of Seligman, was scampering around in this section, last Sunday having queer actions. Minnie had a smile on her face and thinks the name of George is the prettiest name on earth, and Geo. thinks Minnie is the same.

Mrs. Boyer, a widow lady of Washburn, died last week. 

P. E. Horine furnished a coffin for Miss Lillie Turner of Butterfield who died Monday night of consumption, aged 22. She was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Tuesday.

Mrs. Garrrett of Liberty Township died last March 29th.

A. H. Moore of Osa and Miss Erma Spartan of Seneca were married at Seneca, March 27. They will make their future home at Osa.

Notice of Settlement for Joel Sharp and Wm F. Mullens

April 1, 1906 Jas. L. Beaver and Miss Fannie Dennis married by Rev. Jas. Swiger

Cards of Thanks: C. W. Goostree and family.  [Click here to read]

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: Mrs. Lettie McQueen went to Arizona this week where she will meet her husband Silas McQueen.

Crane Chronicles: Frank and John Hood charged with killing Chas. Angus on March 2nd, have been reassessed on $5,000. bond.

F. W. Feitz died. March 25th, 1906, at Carlsbad, N. M., of tuberculosis. [Click here to read]

Mrs. Geo. Snider of near Cato, died this week. [Click here to read]

Obituary: Mary Charity Duncan was born Dec 12, 1830, died March 25, 1906., age 75 years, 3 months and 13 days.  [Click here to read]

Marriage Licenses:

Jas. Beaver and Fannie Dennis, Cassville

Chas. H. Lewis and Mintie Weeks, Purdy

S. P. Frost, Exeter and Regina Berry, Verona

Wm C. Pharris, Aurora and Nora Griffith, Flat Creek

Seligman News: Frances Kern and Jno. Tuck are working in the Territory.

Seligman News: E. E. Wasson's wife presented him with a fine voter last week.

Purdy News: Rev. J. A. Swiger sold his handsome driving horse to W. M. Henderson for $150.

Travers News: Grandma Marlow's health does not improve any. She is about 80 years old.

Butterfield News: Died at her home at Butterfield, Monday night at 12 o'clock, Miss Lillie Turner, age 20 years. Her friends and relatives regret her death, very much, after many days of suffering from consumption, Miss Lillie departed from this world, leaving father, mother, two brothers and two sisters, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. 

Born to William Chandler and wife of Enid, Oklahoma, April 2nd, a 9 lb girl.

Independence News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller a boy on Saturday, April 7th.

Jacob Rausch of Pierce City is dead.   

Mayflower News: Miss Ollie and Gusta Banks and Cora Potts were the guests of Miss Nancy and Anna Bone Sunday.

Lewis Sullivan died 16 years old. [Click to read]

George Perkins living north of town, died on the 12th, of typhoid fever. He left a wife and one child to mourn his death. Interment was made in Sparks Cemetery on the 13th.

Shoal Creek News: Mrs. Ada Howerton visited at Mayme Howerton's Saturday night and Sunday.

Union Valley News: Grandma Eden who has been sick with hemorrhage of the lungs is reported better.

Mayflower News: Born to Esther Burnett and wife a fine boy.

Mayflower News: Melvin  Broom and Miss Kate Blansett were married Sunday, April 15. We wish them a long and happy life.

Milwaukee News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey a girl.

Monett News: F. Cassity, living 4 miles southeast of Monett, died Monday night age 69 years and 11 months. Interment was made at Purdy.

Crane Chronicles: Born to R. N. Reavis and wife a daughter.

Crane Chronicles: Born to Luther Hood and wife of near Hurley, a son.

Wm. Bostick's daughter died. [Click here to read]

Frederick M. Wilkerson died last week, at Ralston, Okla. He was a brother of Drury Wilkerson of Monett and formerly resided in Liberty township and was well and favorably known to all of the old time citizens.

Crane Chronicles: Judge Geo. W. McCullah of Stone County is dead.

Born to Dick Ramsey and wife a baby girl the 10th. Also to Eddy Hilton a lady a girl.

Mrs. Laura L. Palmer, wife of Wells Palmer, died at her home in Pierce City Monday morning at 3 o'clock from lock-jaw. [Click here to read]

Milwaukee News: W. M. Bostick's daughter Cora, died at Nevada.  [Click here to read]

A. D. Higgins age 80, buried in News Site Cemetery. [Research Note: He was married to Mary Jane Bunton, and was the father of Thomas Andrew Higgins who married Martha Mahala Montgomery.]

Mrs. Etta Galloway of Jenkins visited her brothers A. L. and Frank Galloway and her sister, Mrs. Henry Thomas of this city last week.

J. H. Carl of Siloam Springs, Ark., age 80 years is visiting his grandson, J. Mance Carl and his grand daughter Mrs. L. A. Dunbar and families of this city. In 1841, Mr. Carl resided near Keetsville, now Washburn and moved from there to Benton Co., Ark. 

The following cases in St. Louis Court of Appeals from Barry County have been disposed of as following: J. U. Vermillion vs. Mrs. L. C. Parsons; reverted and remained. Samuel Beatty vs. H. E. Saxe affirmed for failure.

Walter Bartley and wife of Lake Charles, LA, have been visiting his mother and sister I. B. Preston at the Roaring River Mills. He is a U. S. letter carrier in that city.

Drayman Smith was cutting his dray too short Tuesday morning, turned it over breaking some parts of the dray, throwing Mr. Smith but bruising him up some. The team ran a short distance doing no damage.

Mrs. Elizabeth Rowe of Elkwood, Ala., died Mar 13, 1906, age 91 years, 11 months and 6 days and was a member of the M. E. Church South. She was the oldest sister of Mrs. W. L. Marbut of this city and A. A. Hughes of Madry. She left 6 children to mourn her death. Mr. and Mrs. Marbut paid her a visit at her Alabama home about two years ago.

Marriage Licenses:

Wm. Burrow & Lille C. Sims, Exeter

James W. Beaver, Mountain Home, Ark. & Esther Henry, Shell Knob

William C. Clark & Sarah Goodwin, Golden

Jas C. Williams & Ollie M. McFalls, Monett

Joel Russell & Minne Knapp, Monett

Oscar W. Cox, Monett & Katie Yocum, Purdy

Albert C. Grable & Sada Holiday, Springfield

Purdy News: Rev. B. F. Combs will preach at New Site Baptist Church 2nd and 4th Sundays in each month.

Purdy News: Mrs. Long, mother of Hiram Long, died last week, age 76 years. [Research Note: Lavina (Bellah) Long, died May 30, 1906, she was the wife of John Dake Long and was buried at Maddy Cemetery. Her stone reads that she was born in August 29, 1827, which would have made her 79 years old and not 76.]

Hazel Dell? News: Miss Effie Stalcup of Rocky Comfort, attended church at Calvary Sunday.

Hazel Dell? News: Rev. Bert Smith united in marriage Sunday at his home, Mr. Ed Davis, and Miss Cora Lowe of Butterfield. We extend congratulations.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Roller, May 31st a daughter.

John R. Patterson has disposed of his interest in the Citizens Bank of Rocky Comfort wand will probably move to some other place. W. G. Howard will take his place as cashier, June 15th. After the first of the year, E. E. Coffee will be permanent cashier.

Miss Eva Horner and Curtice Boren attended the state meeting of the Good Temperance Bornaugh? last week.

Shell Knob News: Chas. Epperly and Melvin Cooper, drove to Purdy, Sunday.

Shell Knob News: J. A. Head and wife visited his brother and family Sunday.

Mayflower News: Jess Shell and son and Josh Pendergraft went through to Mexico in the wagon; they were 32 days after he got there. Said he did not like the sand. Josh Pendergraft still remains there.

Mayflower News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lot Banks a girl. [Research Note: Lot Pardees Banks died Sept 2, 1908. He was the son of Lot and Elizabeth Ann (Woodard) Banks.]

Sheriff's Sale: Fred M. Gilmore - Catherine Gilmore

Notice of Trustee's Sale - Foreclosure: Daniel V. Stephens and Martha E. Stephens, his wife

Washburn News: Mrs. Hobbs of Dry Hollow fell off the foot log and drowned. She leaves five children and a baby. She was buried Sunday evening near Seligman. 

Washburn News: Ben Prior filled his appointment here Sunday.

Washburn News: Mrs. Pearl Graham was buried Saturday. She was the daughter of Traver McGlothin. 

Purdy News: Row Russell has returned to Hugo, I. T.

Butterfield News: James London has sold his place near Butterfield.

Clark News: William Black is home again from near Monett.

Eagle Rock News: We hear some talk of having a meeting in August at Munsey for the purpose of having the cemetery cleaned off, this is a good thing for it is needed very badly.

Monett Times: L. N. Swartzel and family had a reunion Tuesday. All the family were present, and a very pleasant time was had.

Capt. Powell of Butterfield was in town Saturday. During the Civil War he was stationed at this place and belonged to the 1st Arkansas Cavalry.

The Harvey house at Monett caught fire Tuesday at 1 p.m. The loss on the building is estimated to be $500. and to furniture, carpets, etc $1500, making a total loss of $2000. The Star says the origin of the fire is unknown.

Died at Webb City, Tuesday, June 12, 1906, Mrs. Chas. Williams of consumption, age 25 years.  [Click here to read]

Mrs. John Graham of Exeter died June 8 of jaundice and other complications, age 25 years. [Click here to read]

Marcus S. LaMance, an old and highly respected citizen of Pineville, died June 4th.  [Click here to read]

Killed his father - Henry Scoggins Killed Thursday near Seligman:  [Click here to read]

Marriage Licenses:

Wm J. Payne & Bertha Young of Monett

Willie E. Wheeler, Monett & Lucy A. Dennis, Stotts City

C. Ralph Eidson & Lula Briscoe, Exeter

Order of Publication, 6-23-1906, Myrtle Leach vs. Charles W. Leach

Washburn News: Those who visited Henry Weston and family Sunday were James Weston and family, E. W. Daughter, Mrs. Polly Weston and Lula Hopkins.

Union Valley News: Mrs. R. J. Davenport and her daughter Miss Corda, visited at Mrs. Senseney's last Monday, and report her no better.

Milwaukee News: A letter received from Mrs. Tom Huff of Galena, Kansas, stated that her little son Paul, had his arm broken by falling from a buggy. Their many friends are sorry to hear this as Mrs. Huff was formerly a resident of this community.

Milwaukee News: Aunt Polly Weston is visiting her son Henry of Washburn Prairie.

Butterfield News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Utter, a girl.

Butterfield News: John Parmley is at the bed side of his brother at Pioneer.

Obituary: Rebecca Ann Williams was born near Cassville, March 17, 1889 and died at Webb City, MO, June 12, 1906, age 25 years, 2 months, and 25 days.  [Click here to read]

Dick McHarge and family of Seligman, have been visiting his mother in North Missouri, who has been very sick.

Daniel Perkins and Sherman Stubblefield, his brother-in-law of near Roark, had a shooting affray Monday, when Stubblefield got sprinkled with some shot, not injuring him to any extent. Stubblefield was sent from this county, sometime ago to the Nevada insane asylum, but ran away. He had made threats against Perkins and went to his, Perkin's home, taking a shot gun which resulted in the trouble named above. 6-23-1906, Cassville Democrat  

Mark Scoggins Killed by his son Fayette Scoggins on June 16, 1906, Barry Co., MO  

Notice of Trustee's Sale: Daniel V. Stephens and wife Martha E. Stephens

Mrs. Hannah Scoggins of near Seligman, was in town Monday, and employed Jake Davis, and L. Beasley to defend her son, Fayette, for murdering his father.

Administrator's Notice, June 23, 1906: M. M. Bradley, deceased 

Mrs. Ella Landsdown died near Jonesville, VA, June 13, 1906. [Click here to read]

Obituary of Mrs. Pearl Graham, died June 8, 1906, nee McGlothin, age 26. She was a daughter of J. Taylor McGlothin.

The Hood brothers were acquitted in Stone County, on a charge of murdering a man named Asgus at Crane.

Marriage Licenses:

John W. Richardson, Maple Grove & Rebecca A. Brattin, Exeter

Dyer D. Berton &  D. C. Webster, Exeter

For entire week -  [Click here to read]